NYU Law Joins 14 Other Schools Not Participating in US News Rankings
"Prospective law students need accurate information as they consider which school best fits their goals in pursuing a legal education," Troy McKenzie, dean and Cecelia Goetz Professor of Law, wrote in a letter to the NYU Law community. "At one time, U.S. News may have provided information that could not be found elsewhere" but "[t]hat has changed."
New Trial Granted in Suit Accusing Attorney in Document-Forging Scheme
"It does not appear that the trial court had independently assessed the credibility of the witnesses, or that the trial court had 'independently weighed the evidence, had passed on the issues presented to the jury, and reached the same verdict as the jury did,'" Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Thomas R. Frierson noted.
Federal Judge Allows Class Action Over Online Programs to Proceed Against Walden University
The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland has tossed a motion to dismiss claims of fraud and civil rights violations against Walden University in a class action alleging the school misled students about the length of its doctorate program and its cost, overcharging enrolled members by more than $28.5 million.